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The Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency for Investment Professionals

San Francisco • January 7, 2021

Learn about cryptocurrency basics, crypto trading, crypto asset regulations, and more in this definitive guide for investment professionals.

The goal of this document is to provide the inquisitive investor with a clear-eyed guide to crypto and blockchain: what they are, what they are not, and where they might go from here. This brief covers topics such as:

  • How crypto works and why it matters

  • Understanding bitcoin

  • How bitcoin transactions work

  • Why does more than one crypto asset exist?

  • Bitcoin vs. Ethereum

… and more.

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About Bitwise

Bitwise Asset Management is the largest crypto index fund manager in America. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors partner with Bitwise to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. For six years, Bitwise has established a track record of excellence managing a broad suite of index and active solutions across ETFs, separately managed accounts, private funds, and hedge fund strategies. Bitwise is known for providing unparalleled client support through expert research and commentary, its nationwide client team of crypto specialists, and its deep access to the crypto ecosystem. The Bitwise team of more than 60 professionals combines expertise in technology and asset management with backgrounds including BlackRock, Millennium, ETF.com, Meta, Google, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Bitwise is backed by leading institutional investors and has been profiled in Institutional Investor, Barron’s, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. It has offices in San Francisco and New York. For more information, visit www.bitwiseinvestments.com.

Authors
  • Matt Hougan

    Matt Hougan

    Chief Investment Officer
  • David Lawant

    Director of Research
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